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Is It Worth It? | SWISS Business Class πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a business class flight from London City Airport to Zurich operated by Swiss using an Airbus A220. He begins by describing the unique characteristics of London City Airport, noting its central location, short runway, and the lack of jet bridges which requires aircraft to taxi independently. He explains the operational challenges of the airport, including noise controversies and the specific limitations regarding A220 aircraft handling. Upon boarding the flight, the creator reviews the business class cabin, noting that while the seats are identical to economy, the middle seats are blocked to provide more space. He praises the comfort and style of the A220 seats compared to other regional carriers. The flight experience includes a high-performance takeoff described as feeling like a high-tech roller coaster and a breakfast service consisting of scrambled eggs, spinach, a potato roast, a croissant, and a cheese plate. The journey concludes with a descent into Zurich and a bus gate arrival. The creator concludes that Swiss provides a consistently good service and that despite the small scale of London City Airport, the experience was enjoyable.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Swiss is consistently very good as I've always found them to be and London City didn't disappoint

I paid for this trip out of pocket and as always the price that I paid is in the description below

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“If booking A220 business class, look for Alpha or Charlie seats to get a pair of seats to yourself.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Swiss business class worth it on a short-haul flight?
QWhat is the experience like flying out of London City Airport?
QHow does the A220 takeoff feel?

Port Highlights

London2Β½ Happy Bacon
Zurich2 Happy Bacon
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